Tag: therapeutic exercises

Core stability exercise versus movement control exercise in chronic mechanical low back pain – A systematic review

Ahmed Elhamy Koshek, Salwa Fadl, Nagy Ahmed Zaki Sabet, Hamed El-Khozamy


Ahmed Elhamy Koshek, Salwa Fadl, Nagy Ahmed Zaki Sabet, Hamed El-Khozamy – Core stability exercise versus movement control exercise in chronic mechanical low back pain – A systematic review. Fizjoterapia Polska 2022; 22(4); 74-78

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56984/8ZG1A6XT7

Abstract
Purpose. The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy of two types of therapeutic exercise: core stability exercises and movement control exercises in pain and function.
Methods. Thirty-five patients were diagnosed and referred to physiotherapy as CMLBP, their age ranged from 25–40 years old, patients divided randomly into two groups and assessed for their current level of pain using a visual analog scale (VAS) and for disability using Oswestry disability index (ODI) before and after the study. Both groups received a well-documented fully supervised exercise program as group I movement control exercise, and group II received core stability exercises. Results. Showed significant effect of both exercise approaches on reducing pain level and restoring function. Although the group I exercises showed to be more effective in reducing pain than group II, their difference regarding improving function was non-significant. Conclusion. Conservative forms of treatment (therapeutic exercises) still prove it is a successful, cost-effective treatment of choice in patients with chronic mechanical low back pain. Movement control exercises are superior in reducing pain to core stability exercises.

Keywords
chronic mechanical low back pain, therapeutic exercises, functional training exercises, core stability exercises, movement control exercises

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Mobility and shaping of curvature of the spine in children with defective body posture

Andrzej Szczygieł, Anna Ślusarczyk

Andrzej Szczygieł, Anna Ślusarczyk – Mobility and shaping of curvature of the spine in children with defective body posture. Fizjoterapia Polska 2003; 3(3); 261-271

Abstract

Background. This article presents the problem of evaluating the anatomical structure (amount of curvature) and functional capacity of the spine in children with posture defects. This is a vitally important problem for the implementation of treatment. The article also presents selected stretching exercises using tapes, balls, and Thera Band accessories, on the basis of the results obtained. Material and methods. Our research involved a total of 194 children, of whom 91 formed the control group (no posture defects). Children whose examination results diverged from normal posture were assigned to the defective posture group. These children were tested at the Cracow School Sports Center, in the Department of Rehabilitation Gymnastics, where they participated in correctional exercises. The control group was tested at two selected Cracow primary and junior high schools. The subjects’ ages ranged from 10 to 13 years, with a mean of 11.3 years. The tests included the range of movement in the thoraco-lumbar spine in frontal projection left and front, as well as the depth of kyphosis in standing and prone position.Results. The results we obtained showed statistically significant differences in the tested spine parameters and the depth of thoracic kyphosis.Conclusions. The proposed exercises appear to be of considerable use for increasing the effectiveness of rehabilitation for children with posture defects.

Key words:
spinal curvature, spinal range of motion, stretching, therapeutic exercises, body posture
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Kinesitherapy in rheumatoid arthritis

Aneta Hak, Marcin Oryniak, Jagoda Szner-Dobrowolska, Rafał Kaczmarzyk, Małgorzata Jegier

Aneta Hak, Marcin Oryniak, Jagoda Szner-Dobrowolska, Rafał Kaczmarzyk, Małgorzata Jegier – Kinesitherapy in rheumatoid arthritis. Fizjoterapia Polska 2004; 4(3); 284-287

Abstract

Kinesitherapy constitutes the basic method of rehabilitation for patients with rheumatoid arthritis. The rehabilitation process consists in improving the patients’ functional capacity to such an extent that they will be able to realize their fullest potential in the physical, mental, social, professional, avocational, and educational spheres. The present study discusses the basic techniques and exercises used in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.

Key words:
therapeutic exercises, compensatory stereotypes, activities of daily living (ADL)
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